Frank Ward Strong School

strong.rsd13ct.org/

319 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Frank Ward Strong School, located in Durham, Connecticut, serves as a middle school for students in grades 7 and 8 within Regional School District 13. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and the more rigorous academic expectations of high school. Its curriculum is designed to challenge students intellectually while also addressing their social and emotional development during these formative adolescent years.

In addition to its core academic program, the school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience by offering various extracurricular activities, sports, and arts programs. By maintaining a focus on community engagement and personalized instruction, Frank Ward Strong School aims to cultivate responsible, lifelong learners who are prepared for the challenges of secondary education and beyond.

319

Total Students

30.6

Full-Time Teachers

10.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

17.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Frank Ward Strong School
Demographic	Student Count
White	275
Hispanic	26
Black	1
Asian	3
Two or More	12
American Indian	2

White
275 (86.2%)
Hispanic
26 (8.2%)
Two or More
12 (3.8%)
Asian
3 (0.9%)
American Indian
2 (0.6%)
Black
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Regional School District 13
Phone:	(860)349-7222
Website:	http://strong.rsd13ct.org/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	319
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	46
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 116

Grade 7 94

Grade 8 109